Baby measuring small, should I be worried?

Question

I'm a FTM and at my 8 week and 12 week ultrasounds my baby girl was measuring right on track or even a day ahead of where she should be size wise. But by the 20 week appointment she had fallen behind and was measuring about a week smaller than she should be.
I'm currently 22 weeks and have yet to feel any kind of movement from her. 
I'm worried something is wrong and she's not getting big and strong like she needs to be. 
Has anyone had this happen and everything turn out fine? Should I be concerned that she's not the size she should be right now? Should I request an ultrasound (not a regularly scheduled one) at my 24 week appointment to check on her?

Answer

I wouldn't worry too much but I know it can be scary, my daughters stomach was measuring 4 weeks behind everything else. I went for a growth scan etc and they induced me on my dye date. Everything was fine. The umbilical cord was wrapped around her stomach. She's a healthy happy 6 year old now. Maybe ask for another scan soon? X

Answer

You're fine at 22 weeks you think you're far along however when you reach the 30's there's a huge difference. If baby doesn't move very much that doesn't mean she's not okay . Every pregnancy is different and I didn't have much movement with mine and it's been okay. Its also normal for baby's growth to be a little behind. Trust yourself, trust your doctor and if you feel okay and the doctor had no concerns you're just fine. It's normal to freak out or be anxious as a FTM however just trust yourself . If something was wrong you wouldn't guess you'd def know it. Best of luck to you on your little one I hope this helps. And stay positive girly 🙂

Baby measuring small, should I be worried?

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